The Springboks have made three changes from their win against Samoa. Bismarck du Plessis comes in at hooker, Lodewyk de Jager at Lock and Jesse Kriel at outside-centre. Fourie Du Preez replaces Jean de Villiers, who was injured and out for the rest of the Rugby World Cup.

Scotland fields a young team that averages around 27 years of age. They are also a less experienced team with 330 caps, about half of South Africa’s total.Scotland has made 11 changes from the team that won against the United States. Only Richie Gray and Josh Strauss remain, while Blair Cowan, an injury replacement for Grant Gilchrist, comes into the side.

Richie Gray will win his 50th test cap, while Alasdair Dickinson will also if he enters the match. Greig Laidlaw needs seven points to reach 400 test points.